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Stay connected with Newman by visiting our News section often. It’s here that you’ll learn the latest on our firm—from breaking news on our clients and our projects to recent achievements and exciting upcoming events.

Chuck Newman was interviewed on WBEZ Chicago Public Radio, 91.5 FM, on July 30, 2009 regarding Chuck and Schools for the Children of the World. Click on this link to hear the interview. WBEZ Interview (MP3).   (July 2009)

Chuck Newman, AIA, REFP was recognized as the "2009 Planner of the Year" by the Midwest Great Lakes Region of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International.  The Midwest Great Lakes Region includes the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, and the province of Ontario, Canada.   (May 2009)

Stratton Publishing and the National School Boards Association has recognized Newman Architecture for Outstanding Project 2009 "For Cambridge Lakes Learning Center, Pingree Grove, IL".   (March 2009)

Chuck Newman and Schools for the Children of the World were featured in the March 20, 2009 issue of the national American Institute of Architects newsletter AIArchitect.  See the article in AIArchitect.   (March 2009)

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 has named Newman Architecture their "Business Community Education Exemplary Partnership Winner"  "For Their Outstanding Partnership with Naperville North High School".   (March 2009)

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has named Newman Architecture one of 56 companies nationally to receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Blue Ribbon Small Business Award for 2009.  See the article in The Naperville Sun.   (March 2009)

Chuck Newman and Schools for the Children of the World were featured in the December 2008 issue of SchoolDesigner.com EMagazine.  See the article in SchoolDesigner.com.   (December 2008)

Newman Architecture is "Recognized for Educational Design Excellence" by American School and University Magazine for Cambridge Lakes Learning Center in Pingree Grove, Illinois.  See the article in the November 2008 issue of American School & University magazine. (November 2008)

Newman Architecture is pleased to announce that they have been selected by
Calvary Episcopal Church, Batavia, Illinois, to help them develop a Master Plan for their congregation's future.   (July 2008)

Congratulations to St. Michael's Parish in Orland Park!  They held the ground breaking for their Parish Center Expansion on June 1, 2008.  See the full article published in the June 24th issue of The Orland Park Prairie.  (June 2008)

And the Winner is ... Newman Architecture!!!
Newman Architecture was honored to be selected as the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year in the 6-30 employee category and Small Business of the Year overall for 2008!    (May 2008)

Chuck Newman recently returned from a trip to Nigeria, working with the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Nsukka, Nigeria. See the Article in the New World Press.  (Scroll to the bottom of the page.)  (May 2008)

Congratulations to St. Daniel the Prophet Parish.  Cardinal Francis George presided at the dedication of the Parish's new Newman Architecture designed Parish Center on May 24, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois.  (May 2008)

Visit Newman Architecture's booth at the IASBO Conference on May 14th and 15th at the Pheasant Run Resort and Spa Conference Center in St. Charles, Illinois.  (May 2008)

Chuck Newman's report on Schools for the Children of the World's work in Africa is featured in the April 2008 issue of School Planning and Management Magazine.  Link to Article  (April 2008)

Congratulations to Dawn Newman who has been named a member of the Board of Trustees of the Naperville Education Foundation.    (April 2008)

Congratulations to Divine Mercy Polish Mission on the dedication of their new Church March 30, 2008 in Lombard, Illinois.  Visit their website at http://www.misjamilosierdziabozego.org/   (March 2008)

Newman Architecture is pleased to announce that they have been selected by
St. Sylvester Parish in Humboldt Park, Chicago, to help them develop a Master Plan for their parish's future.   (March 2008)

Newman Architecture is pleased to announce that they have been Nominated for the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year Award for 2008  (February 2008)

Private Bank has selected Newman Architecture to expand their banking facility in Geneva, Illinois.  Newman Architecture designed the current/original facility at that location back in 2005.  Congratulations to Private Bank on their continued success at their Geneva location.   (February 2008)

Newman Architecture is pleased to announce their selection as the architects and interior designers for the new Topo Gigio Restaurant on 22nd Street in Lombard, Illinois.  The Grand Opening is expected in early summer, 2008.  (January 2008)

Newman Architecture is pleased to announce their selection as the architects and interior designers for the planned Addition and Modifications to Winfield Public Library.  (January 2008)

Newman Architecture was featured in the January 7, 2008 issue of The Business Ledger for its leadership on many local and international service projects. 
[Link to Charitable By Design]

Newman Architecture's 25th Anniversary is featured in the December 31, 2007 issue of the Naperville Sun.  [Link to Article]

Chuck Newman and Schools for the Children of the World are featured in the Winter 2007 issue of CEFPI's Communicator

Old St. Mary's Catholic Parish chooses Newman Architecture for their new school facility.  Old St. Mary's Parish is planning a new Pre-Kindergarten (3 & 4 year old) through 8th grade school building on their site at 1500 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago.   (December 2007)

Newman Architecture is pleased to announce their selection as the designers for Zaidi's Restaurant in Naperville.  (December 2007)

St. Michael Announces renovation plans with Newman Architecture
St. Michael Parish will replace its current two-story rectory with a two-story, 14,000 square foot Parish Center to better serve its parishioners and the community. 

Newman Architecture Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Newman Architecture celebrated its 25th anniversary by hosting a reception at Warrenville Public Library. That site was chosen because the original library building was one of Newman’s earliest projects, and its award winning significant expansion and renovation was recently designed by the firm. (October 2007)

Newman Architecture hosts Naperville High School Mathematics Group
Twenty-two Naperville North High School students saw how classroom theory becomes real-life application during a hands-on field trip to Newman Architecture.